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The Department provides stimulating and rigorous programs for MMath and PhD degrees. Students can choose from a wide variety of courses spanning all areas of pure mathematics, with the option to enroll in relevant courses from other university departments. Each graduate student receives personalized supervision to develop a research paper or thesis for their master's degree, while PhD candidates receive guidance for conducting original research. Comprehensive financial assistance is available through teaching and research assistantships, along with university scholarships and awards. Waterloo's affordable living costs make it an attractive location. Programs are customized to align with each student's academic goals. Our alumni frequently pursue careers as university mathematics professors, while others use their advanced mathematical training as a springboard for applied fields. Graduates also find success in computer science, secondary or college education, and various business sectors, especially finance. Pure Mathematics graduates consistently secure intellectually fulfilling positions.
Quantum information explores how quantum mechanics principles influence information processing. Our research group focuses on the mathematical foundations of quantum information, particularly quantum (noncommutative) probability theory, which serves as the fundamental framework for this field. We also specialize in entanglement theory and its applications across multiple domains, including nonlocal games, quantum communication protocols, and quantum computing algorithm development.